The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product?

microcosm · 26th October 2006

Was looking at the Four Thirds website, and realized that the new E-400 camera is not listed as part of the camera body system. Was wondering why is this so? Olympus owns the website and I believe they maintained it, so that left me scratching my head. This is one body that I am very interested in, because of the size. Very compact.

Maybe it is because it is only shipping to restricted areas?

mpenza · 26th October 2006

perhaps, the update is just a bit slower....

microcosm · 26th October 2006

Maybe... I was scratching my head about this, because Olympus are the ones who is managing this site and yet they are slow... which kinda don't make sense... Is it possible that they are not listing the E-400 body because it is not available at all regions? Really weird.

kktan · 26th October 2006

Is the E400 selling in Europe already??? If not, maybe this could be the reason why it is not listed yet.

Moonstone · 26th October 2006

Originally Posted by microcosm

Was looking at the Four Thirds website, and realized that the new E-400 camera is not listed as part of the camera body system. Was wondering why is this so? Olympus owns the website and I believe they maintained it, so that left me scratching my head. This is one body that I am very interested in, because of the size. Very compact.

Maybe it is because it is only shipping to restricted areas?

Don't know whether it will be launch in Singapore or not

microcosm · 26th October 2006

Originally Posted by Moonstone

Don't know whether it will be launch in Singapore or not

I am quite sure all over Asia, there will be grey market "water goods" available... the critical thing is, will Olympus offer service and support for these models? Maybe not initially, but in 6 months to a year's time? I do hope so because I am very keen on getting this lightweight body for traveling. Coupled with a 11-22 it would be a perfect holiday package!

tao · 26th October 2006

2 things to take note:
1. E-400 will only be released for sale in Europe in End November or December, therefore not surprising that it is not on the website yet.
2. A revised or enhanced version of the E-400 will be released in rest of the world early next year. Speculation says that it will either have the E-330's Mode B Live View or the Mju 750's CCD shift IS system built in. The former appears to be more likely.

weekh · 26th October 2006

I'll buy the improved e-400 in a brink if it has a live-view lcd for normal picture taking.

Blu-By-U · 28th October 2006

Same here. That E-330 is HEAVY especially when coupled with a 11~22 in a long haul.

Mikefellh · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by weekh

I'll buy the improved e-400 in a brink if it has a live-view lcd for normal picture taking.

As long as they don't change the E-400 size or shape...I love it as it is.

cire07 · 28th October 2006

I'm kinda apprehensive abt the 400's size though...

The lack of a bulging grip for the right-hand...

Honestly, best DSLR i've held so far (in terms of size, feel and totally personal opinion...) should be the Nikons...

My 2 cents...

But the 400 has a very retro feel/look which appeals to me... i like the retro/vintage look...
BUT the L1 is STILL out of reach at the moment...

snapperkid · 28th October 2006

i think that the e400 is best for 1body+1lens combos.

yeah microcosm you're right. The 11-22mm lens is the perfect lens to go with it!!

26th October 2006	#1
microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,000	The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? Was looking at the Four Thirds website, and realized that the new E-400 camera is not listed as part of the camera body system. Was wondering why is this so? Olympus owns the website and I believe they maintained it, so that left me scratching my head. This is one body that I am very interested in, because of the size. Very compact. Maybe it is because it is only shipping to restricted areas?

26th October 2006	#2
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? perhaps, the update is just a bit slower....

26th October 2006	#3
microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,000	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? Maybe... I was scratching my head about this, because Olympus are the ones who is managing this site and yet they are slow... which kinda don't make sense... Is it possible that they are not listing the E-400 body because it is not available at all regions? Really weird.

26th October 2006	#4
kktan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lands behind the Wood Posts: 384	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? Is the E400 selling in Europe already??? If not, maybe this could be the reason why it is not listed yet.

26th October 2006	#7
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,951	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? 2 things to take note: 1. E-400 will only be released for sale in Europe in End November or December, therefore not surprising that it is not on the website yet. 2. A revised or enhanced version of the E-400 will be released in rest of the world early next year. Speculation says that it will either have the E-330's Mode B Live View or the Mju 750's CCD shift IS system built in. The former appears to be more likely.

26th October 2006	#8
weekh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,364	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? I'll buy the improved e-400 in a brink if it has a live-view lcd for normal picture taking.

28th October 2006	#9
Blu-By-U Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Selangor D.E. Posts: 1,417	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? Same here. That E-330 is HEAVY especially when coupled with a 11~22 in a long haul. __________________ World thru my lens

28th October 2006	#11
cire07 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jurong West Posts: 240	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? I'm kinda apprehensive abt the 400's size though... The lack of a bulging grip for the right-hand... Honestly, best DSLR i've held so far (in terms of size, feel and totally personal opinion...) should be the Nikons... My 2 cents... But the 400 has a very retro feel/look which appeals to me... i like the retro/vintage look... BUT the L1 is STILL out of reach at the moment...

28th October 2006	#12
snapperkid Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 175	Re: The new E-400 not considered a true 4/3 product? i think that the e400 is best for 1body+1lens combos. yeah microcosm you're right. The 11-22mm lens is the perfect lens to go with it!!